How to Watch World Cup 2026 in Japan
Complete guide to every TV channel and streaming service showing the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Japan. Updated for all 104 matches — June 11 to July 19, 2026.
World Cup 2026 TV Channels in Japan
How to Stream World Cup 2026 in Japan
ABEMA streams all 104 World Cup 2026 matches completely free in Japan — the best free World Cup deal in Asia.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 in Japan — Full Broadcast Guide
Japan has exceptional World Cup coverage — ABEMA (TV Asahi) streams all 104 matches completely free, following the same deal they secured for the 2022 World Cup which drew record streaming audiences. NHK provides free-to-air coverage of Samurai Blue's matches. Japan is consistently a competitive World Cup side and their matches attract huge audiences.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, hosted across 16 stadiums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With an expanded format of 48 teams and 104 matches, there is more World Cup football than ever before. Japan fans can expect matches spread throughout the day due to the North American time zones.
The World Cup 2026 Final takes place on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. All major broadcasters in Japan will carry the Final live.
🇯🇵 Japan World Cup 2026 Squad— Group F
| # | Player | Club | Age | Ht | Foot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 |  Tomoki Hayakawa Goalkeeper | Kashima Antlers | — | — | — |
| 38 |  Keisuke Osako Goalkeeper | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 26 | 187cm | right |
| 36 |  Zion Suzuki Goalkeeper | Parma Calcio | 23 | 189cm | — |
| — |  Yuto Nagatomo Defender | FC Tokyo | 39 | 170cm | right |
| 5 |  Shogo Taniguchi Defender | Sint-Truiden | 34 | 183cm | right |
| 17 |  Ko Itakura Defender | Ajax | 29 | 186cm | right |
| 4 |  Tsuyoshi Watanabe Defender | Feyenoord | 29 | 186cm | right |
| 14 |  Takehiro Tomiyasu Defender | Ajax | 27 | 188cm | both |
| 15 |  Hiroki Ito Defender | Bayern Munich | 27 | 188cm | left |
| 15 |  Ayumu Seko Defender | Le Havre AC | 25 | 183cm | — |
| 26 |  Yukinari Sugawara Defender | Werder Bremen | 25 | 179cm | — |
| 17 |  Junosuke Suzuki Defender | FC Copenhagen | — | — | — |
| 3 |  Wataru Endo Midfielder | Liverpool | 33 | 178cm | right |
| — |  Junya Ito Midfielder | Genk | 33 | 176cm | right |
| — |  Daichi Kamada Midfielder | Crystal Palace | 29 | 180cm | right |
| 9 |  Koki Ogawa Midfielder | NEC Nijmegen | 28 | 186cm | right |
| — |  Daizen Maeda Midfielder | Celtic | 28 | 173cm | right |
| 25 |  Ritsu Doan Midfielder | Eintracht Frankfurt | 27 | 172cm | left |
| 25 |  Ao Tanaka Midfielder | Leeds United | 27 | 177cm | — |
| 25 |  Kaishu Sano Midfielder | Mainz 05 | 25 | 176cm | right |
| 26 |  Takefusa Kubo Midfielder | Real Sociedad | 24 | 173cm | left |
| 36 |  Ayase Ueda Forward | Feyenoord | 27 | 182cm | right |
| 13 |  Keito Nakamura Forward | Stade de Reims | 25 | 180cm | right |
| 37 |  Yuito Suzuki Forward | SC Freiburg | 24 | 175cm | — |
| 37 |  Kento Shiogai Forward | VfL Wolfsburg | — | — | — |
| — |  Keisuke Goto Forward | Sint-Truiden | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Japan?
The World Cup 2026 in Japan is broadcast on NHK, ABEMA (TV Asahi), Fuji TV. ABEMA streams all 104 World Cup 2026 matches completely free in Japan — the best free World Cup deal in Asia.
Is the World Cup 2026 free to watch in Japan?
Yes — there is free-to-air World Cup coverage available in Japan. Check the channel list above for free options.
What time are World Cup 2026 matches in Japan?
Matches are played in North American time zones. In Japan (JST (UTC+9) — late night to morning for North American kickoffs), group stage matches typically kick off at various times throughout the day and evening. Check LiveFootballOnSat's schedule for exact kick-off times converted to your local timezone.
Can I watch the World Cup 2026 abroad from Japan?
Outside Japan? A VPN set to Japan gives access to ABEMA's free World Cup streams. NordVPN and ExpressVPN are the most popular options for accessing geo-restricted streams.